Burnham Plaza Mart
828 S Wabash AVE, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 3 (Low)
Passed · as of Dec 31, 2025
Burnham Plaza Mart was last inspected on December 31, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
December 31, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light in the bathroom missing a light shield. Instructed to provide
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pet on site. Observed a box of cat litter filled with cat poop in the basement and lots of cat droppings in the basement. Instructed manager live animals are not allowed in facility. Priority foundation 7-40-060. Citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas and lots of cat dropping in the basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light in the bathroom missing a light shield. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found stock items not stored on shelves. Instructed to store stock items in the rear storage area and hallway on shelving that is at least 6" off the floor. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The interior of the hand washing sink and the cabinet below it needs to be cleaned. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Items stored on the floor in the pop crates in the rear storage and hall way area. Instructed to store all stock items at least 6" off the floor and clean floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: The area that used to be the food preparation area when there was a restaurant on the premises has a lot of clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize that area. Maintain same. -must hang all mops up to dry when not in use.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified food and sanitation manager on site no certificate posted where deli meat and sliced pizza are sold, instructed mgr to obtain. serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: the following not clean, meat slicer, prep table, prep coolers and food shelves, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: floor in rear dry storage area in poor repair, instructed to replace damaged tiles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: employee clothing and personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to store away.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No food and sanitation manager certificate in facility, establishment have a fresh deli meat counter. Posted certificate is expired, no documents for renewal. Instructed manager to obtain. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Shelves and counter tops in front prep area not clean and cluttered. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in rear dry storage room in poor repair, instructed to repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep dark grooves. Instructed to replace and maintain cutting boards.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the door ledge of deli cooler with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain interior of coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink with no drain plugs. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 drain plugs to properly do dishes.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no proof of state approved food handler education. Instructed to provide and maintain proof of state approved food handler education.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: New dish rack needed worn in poor repair. New cutting boards needed worn with deep cuts must correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean all cooking equipment to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all equipment under 3 comp sink to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers must be added to all reach in coolers. Install and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain rubber gaskets on coolers, meat slicer and cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain all floor drains, floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Must elevate stock items atleast 6" off the floor in storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must provide missing floor tiles to floor in front of stock items and coolers on side/front area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain ceiling tiles and vents in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must fix the leaks at the base of the faucet and at the pipe on the 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use in prep area.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found interior of walk in cooler not clean. Found cracked glass door at front reach in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean throughout premises.(food debris)
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA, HANDWASH BOWL WAS REMOVED. NO OTHER HANDWASH BOWL NEAR BY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER IMMEDIATELY. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND MAKE SHELF SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR AT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA/PIZZA DOUGH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WALL/SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND KEEP ALL WALLS CLEAN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found 3 compartment sink at front preparation areas with no grease trap. Found pizza oven and pannini grill not hooded/vented.
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found reach in cooler with broken glass door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found small electric pizza oven, electric gyro unit, and panini toaster with no hood vent.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found 2x 3 compartment sinks with no grease trap. Found leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink front preparation area. Found leaky p-trap at restroom/ventillation not working.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found no exposed hand sink easily accessible to pizza preparation areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices for espresso maker and cappucino maker.
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